Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted beets, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets, roasted and diced
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let the beets cool, then peel and dice them.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beets, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sliced red onions or avocado.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg